What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Confidential Jobs?
- Oversee daily Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, payment approvals, vendor management, and disbursements.
- Supervise AP staff and ensure timely and accurate processing of subcontractor and vendor invoices.
- Ensure accurate job cost tracking and support project managers with financial reporting and budget analysis.
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including accruals and account reconciliations.
- Support preparation of financial statements and management reporting packages.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures. Enforce and support SOX compliance.
- Coordinate audits and provide requested documentation to external auditors.
- Collaborate with project management and operations teams to resolve billing, vendor, and cost-related issues.
- Assist with implementation and optimization of accounting systems and workflows.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements related to AP and construction accounting.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to streamline accounting operations and reporting accuracy.
Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA required
- Over 5 years of construction accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable, job costing, retainage, progress billing, and subcontractor management.
- Experience with construction ERP/accounting systems
- Strong understanding of GAAP, SOX compliance and internal controls.
- Familiarity with AIA billing and percentage-of-completion accounting.
- Experience leading AP automation or process improvement initiatives.
- Advanced Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.